NYT Dictionary

MIZZEN

/ˈmɪ.zən/
NounAdjectiveMIZ-zenmiz-zen · 2 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Mizzenmast.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English mesan, meseyn, myson, from Middle French misaine, modified from Old French migenne (through influence from Italian mezzana), from Old Catalan mitjana, feminine of mitjan, ultimately from Latin medianus. Doublet of mean and median.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

mizzenmastmizenmastmizenjibmastsailspar

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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